1,1-Dichloroethane
Lamoille Water Users Association
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
11
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-25 | 1403585-001 | ND |
| 2014-06-04 | 1406132-001 | ND |
| 2014-07-10 | 1407302-002-V | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 1410560-001 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 1501395-001 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 1501395-002 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 1503521-001 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | 1507698-001-VOC | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | 6H25006-01 | ND |
| 2017-12-27 | 1712746-002 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | 19071198-001 | ND |